February 2012
Pixel, age 3
Shih Tzu
Village Park Circle
My sister and brother always wanted a dog. Dad said they couldn’t since Mom is allergic. But Sister and Brother got older and more persistent. Soon, they heard about hypoallergenic breeds, and that pretty much left Dad with no more excuse. So off they all went in search of the perfect dog …
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January 2012
Junior, age 12
Dachshund
Leisure Lane
I take frequent naps, dreaming about the food I want to eat. Some of my beds are in the living room, dining room and bedroom. Some are upstairs, and I’ll even make a bed on the couch or the carpet. To be honest, 12 years of excitement is enough. Now I live the easy …
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December 2011
It’s no secret that Buzz readers have some pretty amazing pets as seen in our Neighborhood Tails column each month. Now though December 31 you can cast your vote for the 2011 Memorial Buzz Pet of the Year. Voting deadline is noon, December 31, 2011. The winner will be announced January 1, 2012 on our website and will receive the …
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December 2011
Morty, age 13
Russian Desert Tortoise
Timberglen Dr.
When I was younger, I lived in Regis School families’ foster homes. But in 2008, I was permanently adopted by Laurie Cook, one of the school’s nurses. Laurie gave me my own aquarium and feeds me only the finest organic spring-mix salads, weeds and hibiscus flowers. When I want to go outside …
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November 2011
Chester Bruce, age 11
Labrador Retriever
Wade Hampton Dr.
My name is Chester Bruce. My dad found me on Valentine’s Day at his hunting lease in Chesterville, hence my name. Dad brought me home as a surprise, much to my mom’s chagrin. Fortunately, Mom and my brothers and sister found me irresistibly sweet and well-behaved. I love attention, and I am a …
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October 2011
Move over, Shirley. A new duo is in town – Laverne and Billie. Billie Stafford, a retired hairdresser referred to as “Momma Chicken” by those who know her, is proud of all her chicks. (By “chicks,” we don’t mean kids, but actual chickens.) However, she admits, one chicken, Laverne, is her favorite.
Besides the physical similarities between human and fowl …
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October 2011
Outsiders might think it strange, a lanky, young man with a blond crewcut walking down the sidewalk with a giant turkey at the end of a leash. But for residents of this upscale Memorial neighborhood, local “bird whisperer” Zach Marnitz is a familiar sight.
Big birds, little birds. Exotic birds, backyard birds. Yellow birds or blue birds. They’re all unique …
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October 2011
GiGi, age 7
Yorkshire Terrier
Wickford Dr.
My name is GiGi. I weigh 4 pounds, and now that I’m 7 years old – that’s 49 in dog years – I’m trying to keep my girlish figure. My mom and dad rescued me when I was 14 months old. I was very sick, and they took me in and nourished me …
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October 2011
People say that over time, spouses begin to resemble one another. Perhaps we naturally gravitate towards those who look like us. Or maybe we influence each other so profoundly that the effect can be seen.
But how do you explain it when owners look like their pets? Read on for some insights from these residents and their furry friends.
Jamie …
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September 2011
Zorro, age 7 years
Havanese
Myrtle Street
My name is Zorro, I’m very small and you wouldn’t ever guess I’m getting on in years. Although I’m middle-aged by dog standards, I still have just as much energy as when I was a puppy. I live with my mom and dad and love guarding the street from my bay window. Any …
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August 2011
Fritz, age 6 years
Weimaraner
Spriggs Wat
My name is Fritz and when my parents adopted me at 8 weeks, I was all legs and floppy ears.
As I grew, I learned it was quite easy to help myself to the delicious food so conveniently left out for me in our kitchen. Often whole skillets of pork chops are left …
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July 2011
Sable Mai, 8 months
Golden/Labrador mix
Chatsworth Drive
I’m Sable Mai, an 8-month-old Golden/Lab mix. When Mommy and Daddy rescued me, I was living in a horse barn, unloved and covered in fleas and horse and puppy mess. They took me home and gave me bath after bath, until those biting buggers were gone. I hated those baths, but, boy, …
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June 2011
Mollie, age 13
English Springer Spaniel
Memorial Drive
My name is Mollie, and I live a happy life with my family of five. I’m of English descent but am proud to have been born and raised in Texas. While I’m a gun dog, I do not like loud noises. When I hear a loud noise, I bolt to my favorite spot …
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May 2011
Grover, age 8
Yellow Lab
Merlin Drive
On Feb. 4, the city of Houston shut down because of icy roads. My mom stayed home from work, and we played in the backyard. I saw my mom trip on one of my toys and fall. I knew she was hurt. She yelled for my human sister, who was home from college, but the door was closed and she …
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April 2011
Charlie, age 10
Golden Retriever
Wickline Drive
You may have seen me walking on my street. I’m there, rain or shine, and have made a lot of friends on those walks. Going on walks, hanging with my family and swimming in the pool or lake make me happy. I also love playing fetch. I was a birthday present for my …
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